The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the state’s Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will be receiving a $2.5 million grant for the implementation of school-based services. The grant is from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
This funding will provide for the integration of comprehensive health services within schools, ensuring that students have better access to necessary care.
The grant will fund several key initiatives:
- Enrollment assistance to help eligible students and their families access Medicaid coverage.
- Provision of a broad array of Medicaid-covered health services directly within schools.
- Enhanced outreach and educational efforts to promote the health and wellness of students, reducing the need for emergency care and boosting educational outcomes.
